I thought this was really good. It was realistic, and I know some readers will be able to connect with Belle and the situation that she as in. The first person POV made it more personal and I think really helped to draw me (as a reader) into the story, where as it might not work as well had in been third POV. I really loved how the brother behaved. Makes me wish I had an older brother, but alas, I'm the oldest child in the family. ;)